Gravy for the Christmas turkey

ByEditorial Staff January 12, 2024

This simple recipe uses white wine for a pale, light gravy, but it can also be made with red wine or Port for a richer flavor.

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Easy
Serves: 8

ingredients

1 tbsp flour
200ml white wine or red wine
600ml chicken stock

Gravy for the Christmas turkey method

STEP: 1 Stream away any extra fat from the turkey roasting tin but keep the onion halves (if using our Roast turkey with citrus butter recipe). Place the tin over medium heat, and dust over the flour. Stir with a wooden spoon and cook for 2 mins, turning the onion over in the mixture to draw out the flavor.

STEP: 2 Stir in the wine and stock without hurrying, by adding any juices from the resting turkey. Drive to the boil, scratching the bits from the bottom, then simmer over low heat for about 15 mins. Strain and season before serving next to your Christmas turkey.